THE Human Resources Practitioners Association of Guyana (HRPAG) Executive Council on Sunday was reinstated en bloc at its 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) convened at Banks DIH Sports Club, Thirst Park, Ruimveldt Georgetown.

The reinstated members are President Jeffrey Walcott; Vice President Mohan Ramrattan; Secretary/Treasurer Coletta Benn-Alphonso; Assistant Secretary/ Treasurer Sinclair Griffith; Committee Members Anna Benjamin and Georgiena Mentore; and Trustees Bernard Crawford and Janet Abbensetts.

During the ceremony, several employees were rewarded for their distinguished service in the field of Human Resource Management.

These included Mr. Sinclair Griffith, who received the Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding contribution to the HRPAG over the years.

Ms. Kim De Freitas received the HRPAG Human Resource (HR) Champion Award in recognition of her sterling contribution in the field, while Ms Jonette April was honoured with the HRPA-HR Incentive prize.

This award is given to a professional under 35 who, within a short period of time (five years), has advanced his/her knowledge and skills and made a significant contribution to the profession.

Mr. Walcott earlier reported on the association’s performance from the period April 2007 to April 2008, and outlined the way forward for the New Year.